The Week Ahead: July 1, 2024

Date

Europe
  • Listowel, Ireland: Protest Advisory | On July 2, protesters will demonstrate in Town Square at 6:00 PM. They are protesting the Israel-Hamas war. Travelers are advised to avoid protests and monitor local media for updates. 
  • Berlin, Germany: Protest Advisory | On July 5 at 2:00 PM along Altonaer Street in Berlin, Germany, pro-Palestine protesters will gather in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Previous pro-Palestine protests in Berlin have turned violent and have led to clashes with police. Travelers should avoid all protests and confirm routes before setting out. Exercise heightened caution and expect an increased security presence. 
  • Lisbon, Portugal: Protest Advisory | On July 6 at 5:00 PM, a pride march will take place at Marquis of Pombal Square in Lisbon, Portugal. The march is expected to draw large crowds and will conclude at Terreiro do Paço. Travelers should avoid all demonstrations. Expect travel disruptions and plan alternate routes before setting out. 
  • France: Protest Advisory | On July 7, the second round of snap parliamentary elections will take place in France. The elections were called by President Macron after the far-right National Rally party topped the vote for the European Parliament in June. Protests, especially against the National Rally, are likely. Travelers should avoid all protests and plan alternative routes. Exercise heightened caution and monitor local news for updates. 
Americas
  • Canada: Protest Advisory | On July 1, Canadians will celebrate Canada day in cities nationwide. Large crowds and road blockages are likely. Anticipate transportation disruptions and maintain enhanced situational awareness if attending demonstrations. 
  • São Paulo, Brazil: Travel Advisory | On July 3, bus drivers will strike in Sao Paulo, interrupting services across the city. The drivers are demanding pay increases and an improvement of work conditions. Travelers are advised to anticipate travel disruptions and utilize other forms of transportation. Monitor the incident via local media and avoid associated demonstrations. 
  • Ecuador: Protest and Travel Advisory | On July 4, private and public workers affiliated with the United Workers Front (FUT) union will strike across Ecuador. The strike is expected to affect the health, banking, transportation, judicial, and education sectors. Additional protests in major cities will occur at 4:00 PM. Travelers should avoid all protests and expect disruptions in the related sectors. 
  • Southern Mexico: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days, severe weather possibly developing into a tropical cyclone will pass through southern states in Mexico. The National Meteorological Service has issued heavy rainfall warnings for Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana Roo and Yucatan states. Travelers should expect travel disruptions and confirm routes before setting out. Monitor the National Meteorological Service website and local news for updates. 
Asia & Pacific
  • New Zealand: Protest Advisory | On July 1, protesters will demonstrate in cities nationwide. Medical care workers are protesting in demand of better pay. Travelers are advised to anticipate travel disruptions in the vicinity of protests and to avoid protests. Monitor local media for updates. 
  • Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: Protest and Travel Advisory | On July 2 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, expect disruptions due to a convoy protest of more than 100 truckers moving toward Bangkok. The protest is organized by the Land Transport Federation of Thailand in response to rising diesel prices. Travelers should avoid all protests, expect travel delays, and confirm all routes before setting out.  
  • Uttarakhand state, India: Weather Advisory | Through July 3, expect weather related disruptions in Uttarakhand state, India, due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Thus far, flooding has been reported in Haridwar and the Sukhi river has overflowed, causing road disruptions. Travelers should expect travel disruptions and confirm routes prior to setting out. Monitor local news and the Indian Meteorological Department website for updates. 
  • Kyrgyzstan: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days, exercise caution and expect travel disruptions in Kyrgyzstan due to heavy rain, flooding, and landslides. Landslides have been especially prevalent in the Nookat district, which has resulted in evacuations and casualties.Travelers should anticipate travel delays and confirm routes before setting out. Gather essential supplies in case of evacuation and anticipate a possible disruption to services such as electricity. Monitor local news for updates.
Africa & Middle East
  • Kenya: Protest and Security Advisory | Through at least July 4, anti-government protesters will lead demonstrations across Kenya to call for the resignation of President William Ruto. These protests come after deadly clashes between protesters and police on June 25 and 27. Travelers should avoid all protests and confirm routes before setting out. Further violence between protesters and police is likely. In the event of violence, immediately seek shelter in nongovernmental buildings. 
  • South Africa: Health Advisory | In the coming weeks, authorities will implement screening processes at all ports of entry in South Africa due to a rise in mpox cases. Several cases, including fatalities, have been reported in the provinces of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape. Individuals with underlying health conditions are at increased risk. Travelers should consult with medical professionals before traveling and follow strict hygiene practices. Avoid contact with individuals displaying symptoms of mpox. 
  • Cabo Verde: Health Advisory | In the coming months, exercise heightened health related caution in Cabo Verde due to a rise in dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Dengue can become severe in infants, pregnant women, and individuals who have previously contracted dengue. Travelers should take heightened precautions against mosquitoes including using mosquito repellent and staying at accommodations with air conditioning and a mosquito net. Consult a health professional before traveling. 
  • Israel: Security Advisory | On June 27, the US Embassy in Israel issued an indefinite, nationwide Security Alert in response to the complex security situation resulting from the Israel-Hamas war. This alert will likely remain in effect through at least July. Travelers are advised to maintain enhanced situational awareness, avoid large crowds, and follow instructions from authorities. Travelers should be prepared for evacuation and closely monitor both local news and the US State Department’s website for updates. 

Recent
Advisories

Commercial truckers will strike across Mexico starting October 26; expect nationwide disruptions in shipping services.

Mexican trucking unions Canacar, Conatram, Indeco, Fematrac and Hamotac have called the nationwide strike to demand improved security against extortion and cargo theft, as well as better highway conditions. Strike organizers are also denouncing the Mexican Senate’s proposed cuts to tax incentives for truckers in the 2027 budget. Estimates say the strike will affect 1.2 million trucks nationwide. The strike is scheduled to last indefinitely once it begins on October 26.

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The United States updated its United Arab Emirates advisory on October 24 to include terrorism risks; reconsider travel itineraries.

The Department of State updated its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates due to the possibility of terrorism and armed conflict related to the war with Iran. The country alert remains at level 3, ‘reconsider travel’, but this new information reflects the heightened possibility of attack that comes in tandem with Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia. Other countries whose travel advisories were updated include Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

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Turkey will celebrate Republic Day nationwide on October 28 and 29; expect large crowds, travel delays, and business closures.

Republic Day celebrates the founding of the Turkish State. Festivities begin at 1:00 PM on October 28 and continue through October 29, with parades, concerts, fireworks, and gatherings at monuments to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s first president. Banks, schools, and government agencies will be closed, and some bus routes will be diverted. Istanbul’s October 29 parade will close Adnan Menderes Blvd (Vatan Caddesi) from 5:45 AM until the ceremony ends.

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